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Newk's Eatery debuting first Columbia, South Carolina location

Newk’s Eatery announced it will open its first Columbia, South Carolina, store on Nov. 2 near the University of South Carolina’s campus.

October 30, 2015

Newk’s Eatery announced it will open its first Columbia, South Carolina, store on Nov. 2 at 707A Gervais St., near the University of South Carolina’s campus. The Columbia restaurant will be the third Newk’s Eatery in the state, and the two current operating locations are in Rock Hill and Summerville, according to a company press release. The restaurant will offer indoor dining for 158 guests and patio dining for nearly 110 more in its 5,100-square-foot space.

"An ever-growing foodie hot spot at the heart of the Palmetto State, the Columbia market is one that’s ripe with potential for Newk’s," said Chris Newcomb, Newk’s Eatery’s co-founder and CEO. "We believe our re-thinking of fast-casual — with an emphasis on dynamic flavor, supremely fresh ingredients and creative, homemade recipes — will appeal to Columbia’s families, downtown workers, food enthusiasts and die-hard Gamecock community."

In support of a cause that is important to Newk’s franchisee Pam Corn and her late husband, Chris Corn, a percentage of grand-opening day sales will be donated to the Ray Tanner Foundation, along with additional donations accepted in-store, the release stated. Founded by USC Athletics Director Ray Tanner and his wife, Karen, the Ray Tanner Foundation works to bring life and hope to children and their families who are economically and medically disadvantaged. Collected donations will be presented to the Ray Tanner Foundation during a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce at 11 a.m. on Nov. 13.

Newk’s Eatery has more than 85 locations in 13 states.